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15 May 2026

HKMU study: “Professional Gig” model for retirees helps bridge talent gap

As Hong Kong faces an ageing population and a widening experience gap in several sectors due to the talent drain and succession challenges, a recent study by the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) highlights the potential for developing a “Professional Gig” model for retirees in local enterprises. Encouraging organisations to hire retired professionals and leveraging their expertise could be a strategic solution to meet the market's demand for experienced talent, benefiting both employers and retirees....

13 May 2026

HKMU and China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee collaborate to foster Para sports and athlete development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership to jointly promote the development of Para sports in Hong Kong and strengthen support for Para athletes. This partnership brings together the strengths of higher education and the Para sports sector, creating synergy to advance professional education and applied research in this field in Hong Kong....

12 May 2026

HKMU hosts JUPAS Consultation Day 2026 this Saturday: applied science education unlocks boundless possibilities

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will hold its JUPAS Consultation Day 2026 on 16 May (Saturday) from 1 to 6 pm at its campus in Ho Man Tin. The event is designed to provide JUPAS applicants with the latest programme information. Students, parents, teachers and members of the public are warmly invited to attend the event....

10 May 2026

HKMU researchers secure over HK$3.4 million to develop first Cantonese post-drinking speech detection system

A research team from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has secured over HK$3.4 million from the Smart Traffic Fund to develop the first Cantonese post-drinking speech database and build an artificial intelligence (AI)-based language detection system. Leveraging a multimodal language model, the system will analyse multiple indicators, including speech rate, intonation stability, speech pauses and grammatical structure deviations, by comparing users' language performance before and after alcohol consumption....

16 Apr 2026

HKMU unveils development blueprint to further leverage its advantages as a university of applied sciences

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has experienced steady growth and achieved outstanding progress in teaching and research since being designated a university of applied sciences (UAS) in 2024. Today (16 April), it unveiled its future development blueprint. HKMU President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing highlighted that the University is entering a new phase of development. He stated that HKMU will closely align itself with the needs of society and industry, further strengthening its capabilities in teaching, research and innovation to nurture a new generation of professionals equipped with strong practical skills and an innovative mindset, in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's overall development priorities....

15 Apr 2026

HKMU hosts flag-raising ceremony on National Security Education Day

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a National Security Education Day flag-raising ceremony on its campus this morning. Representatives from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison (the Garrison) were invited to the University to provide guidance to the HKMU Student Flag-guard Team on flag-raising techniques and foot drills. HKMU Pro-Chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching, President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, together with Court members, University management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to witness the solemn flag-raising moment....

2 Apr 2026

HKMU Foundation Dinner unites the community to advance sports and cultural development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has achieved remarkable results in recent years, with its academic programmes gaining popularity and its students excelling in various fields. These achievements have been made possible through the generous, longstanding support of community leaders. To express its gratitude and further unite the community, HKMU held its Foundation Dinner last Thursday (26 March), bringing together over 500 distinguished guests from government, the Legislative Council, business and industry sectors, academia and philanthropy, along with alumni, faculty and students, for an engaging evening....

31 Mar 2026

Dr Lam Ching-choi at HKMU's Talk of the Metropolis: Advocating mental health education across the education sector and building tiered support from campus to workplace

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) hosted its first “Talk of Metropolis” of the year today, featuring Dr the Honourable Lam Ching-choi, GBS, JP, Member of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health , as the keynote speaker. Under the theme “The Pursuit of Happiness: Why mental health is everyone's business”, Dr Lam encouraged the audience to look after their own well-being, show empathy towards others, and help foster a caring, connecting and trusting campus culture....

25 Mar 2026

HKMU makes its debut in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: three subjects ranked in the Top 150

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has made its debut in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving encouraging results, with six subjects ranked, including three in the world's top 150. This reflects the growing international recognition of HKMU's programme quality and academic achievements, marking HKMU as Hong Kong's first self-financing university and university of applied sciences (UAS) to be ranked in the QS subject rankings....

19 Mar 2026

HKMU partners with CFA Institute to integrate “Sustainable Investing Certificate” into undergraduate curriculum

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has partnered with CFA Institute to foster talent development in the fast-growing sustainable finance sector....